Columbia
Around Columbia
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Columbia
Locals say South Central Kentucky
Where country roads lead to lakefront sunsets.
University of Kentucky blueForest green
Welcome to South Central Kentucky! Whether you're here for the Apple Festival or just passing through, you'll find friendly folks and a slower pace of life. Come sit a spell on the courthouse square.
Clubs for Columbia
No clubs for Columbia yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Columbia. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Columbia. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lindsey Wilson College Private liberal arts college in Columbia, hosts community events.
- Adair County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Columbia's town square.
- Casey County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Liberty's town square.
- Green River Lake Popular for fishing, boating, and camping.
- Outdoors Fishing on Green River Lake
- Outdoors Hiking at Green River Lake State Park
- With kids Attend the Casey County Apple Festival
- With kids Visit the courthouse square playgrounds
- Evenings Bluegrass jam sessions at local venues
- Evenings Bonfire gatherings
- Locals love country stores
- Locals love courthouse squares
Through the year
- Casey County Apple Festival October Annual fall celebration with crafts, food, and apple treats.
- Adair County Fair July County fair with livestock shows, rides, and local exhibits.
- Casey County Fair July County fair with competitions, carnival, and community gathering.
- Columbia Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Columbia.
- Liberty Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Liberty.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Best times to be out are spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall offer mild temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “the square”
- the courthouse square
- “the lake”
- Green River Lake
- “holler”
- a hollow, often a small valley
- “crick”
- a creek
Getaways
- Campbellsville Visit for its historic downtown and Taylor County attractions.
- Lake Cumberland Boating, fishing, and houseboat trips on one of Kentucky's largest lakes.
- Lebanon Explore the Marion County courthouse square and local eateries.
- Glasgow Known for its historic square and the Glasgow Highland Games.
Local flavour
Rooting for University of Kentucky Wildcats, University of Louisville Cardinals
Eat and drink
- Country ham A salty, cured ham often served at family gatherings.
- Burgoo A thick stew made with meat and vegetables, a Kentucky staple.
- Sorghum molasses Sweet syrup made from sorghum cane, used on biscuits.
- Fried apple pies A common treat at local festivals.
Where people go
- Tobacco barns Historic structures dotting the countryside.
- Country stores Small general stores that serve as community hubs.
- Courthouse squares The center of town life in Columbia and Liberty.
- Lake Cumberland shoreline Recreational areas and scenic views.
- Rolling farmland The landscape of the region.
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Adair and Casey counties, KY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.